This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.

Ice cream stand, snack bar, and time capsule of milk conveyance.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.

This Massachusetts home was the first to have a telephone line and its own phone number: 1.

This tower commemorates the spot where George Washington hoisted the Grand Union flag.

Three prestigious academic collections come together to create a world-class natural history museum.

This hidden labyrinth offers walkers some brief peace of mind.

The headquarters of one of the world’s longest-running humor magazines bears a noticeable resemblance to a head wearing a Prussian helmet.

The strikingly modern structure stands out among the brick buildings speckling the Harvard Business School's campus.

One of America's most historic homes also holds a startling literary legacy.

This is the house that spite built.

A small plaque promises cold, hard cash in exchange for work by the famous pop artist.

Final resting place of the author who wrote the ghost story "The Turn of the Screw," and his brother, the Harvard doctor and paranormal investigator.

This peaceful Massachusetts graveyard was one of the first "garden-style" cemeteries in America.

This giant Boston statue of Mary is standing on a globe to show her power over the universe.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.

This amazing medieval fortress stands atop a promontory along the famous Cinque Terre.

This artistic fountain display pays homage to this area's theatrical history.

An interactive exhibition space dedicated to the kinetic sculptures of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely.

At 929 pounds and 26 feet tall, this stainless steel fork can only be used by the likes of King Kong.

Swiss vineyards in a UNESCO heritage site.

These ramparts, once lined with towers, were constructed in defense of Beaune.

For over 300 years this little carving has been the city’s good luck charm.